Review Blog

Nov 07 2014

There is a monster under my Christmas tree who farts by Tim Miller and Matt Stanton

ABC Books, 2014. ISBN 9780733332951
(Age: 4-7) Recommended for boys and reluctant readers. The Fart
Monster who has appeared in There is a monster under my bed who
farts is back again, just in time to spoil Christmas for
everyone. There are farts under the Christmas tree, farts while
presents are being wrapped, and even farts that destroyed the boy's
photo when visiting Santa Claus. Will he get the blame and be put on
Santa's naughty list?
This is an ideal book for the reluctant reader and the young boys
who delight in anything that smells! The authors have come up with
hilarious scenarios where farts would have a devastating effect on
what is happening. Scenes like decorating the Christmas tree,
putting up Christmas lights, and pulling Christmas crackers will be
familar to children and what happens when there are farts is very
amusing.
The humorous illustrations are in the wide-eyed comic style that
also appeals to young children and the final page is very funny and
will delight the young children who either read or listen to the
book.
Pat Pledger